20 Ways To Motivate Staff And Faculty

Every Administrator and Principal knows that it is important to motivate staff and faculty. These efforts are fundamental to individual performance, group productivity, maintaining a positive school culture and atmosphere…. but how do you do it? Here are some fresh new ideas that will go a long way and won’t dent the budget.

Take Every Opportunity To Give Verbal Praise

In private

In a team meeting

In an informal grouping

During a classroom observation

In small group conversations in the lunch room

Here are also some fun things to try:

Give teachers the opportunity to showcase student successes, and credit successes back to their teaching style.

Have fun! Post a sticky note on their door letting them know they are doing a great job.

Ask their advice whenever you can. Then give credit to them.

Be friendly. Greet your staff when you see them. Ask how things are going.

Having doughnuts in the faculty lounge never hurts!

Ask for suggestions.

Say, “Thank you!” Let your teachers know you appreciate them.

Compliment them on a particular classroom project or student accomplishment.

Recognize teachers and staff in a newsletter, memo, or other school communication.

Communicate the achievements of your teachers to other schools in your district. Or to the Superintendent and parents!